Perspectives are commentaries produced by and for WNIJ listeners, from a panel of regular contributors and guests. If you would like to submit your own Perspective for consideration, send us a script that will run about 90 seconds when read -- that's about 250 words -- and email it to NPR@niu.edu, with "Perspectives" in the subject line.
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Sessions from Studio A is a local program dedicated to showcasing regional and touring musicians, featuring performances recorded in WNIJ's own Studio A in DeKalb and hosted by Spencer Tritt. Have a band you'd like to hear on Sessions from Studio A? Send us your suggestions: sessions@niu.edu
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Get ready to hear from northern Illinois’ “prose pros." Hosted by WNIJ Arts Reporter Yvonne Boose, you will hear voices from northern Illinois poets as they share their words about the world around them. If you would like to submit a poem for consideration, please send submissions to yboose@niu.edu
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Host Peter Medlin connects with teachers, students and leaders in education as they discuss the biggest issues impacting classrooms.We want to hear your experiences as an educator. Send us a note to teacherslounge@niu.edu
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What’s so great about the Midwest? WNIJ’s Under Rocks podcast isn’t afraid to dive into that question head-first every month. In fact, our team won’t leave a stone unturned when it comes to hunting down the most interesting people, places, and events in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.What are you excited about? We’re always looking for a shove in the right direction, so send us on our next adventure by messaging us at Rocks@niu.edu.
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WNIJ and NIU STEAM are partnering to create “The Sound of Science,” a weekly series explaining important science, technology, engineering and math concepts using sound. The feature will air at 1:04 p.m. Fridays as a lead-in to Science Friday.Got questions or topic suggestions for the Sound of Science team? Please submit them below!The Sound of Science is made possible by Ken Spears Construction
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This Week in Illinois History provides a 90-second snapshot of an event significant to Illinois history. Join Host Clint Cargile as he covers big events while also exposing little-known pieces of Illinois history.
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The STEM Read podcast explores the connections between STEM and storytelling. Host Gillian King-Cargile dives into hot topics in K-12 education with an educator or STEM expert and then talks with an author whose books can ignite enthusiasm for reading and learning.We are no longer producing new episodes of the STEM Read Podcast, but our previously recorded episodes are still available. We hope you'll take a listen!
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Perspective: The value of a humanities education
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A well-rounded education can come in handy in everyday life. Just ask Frances Jaeger.By Frances Jaeger
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Sure, AI can write you a poem in an instant about anything. But Tom McBride says the true miracle is that low-tech device lining your bookshelves.By Tom McBride
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Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems from northern Illinois poets. This week’s poet is Auburn high school’s LIT UP group member, Effadea Rowe.By Yvonne Boose
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Poetically Yours Extended Podcast - Workshops and Prairies
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This month's podcast features Robbie Q. TelferBy Yvonne Boose
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Perspective: Building community in a world of mistrust
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When people don't trust facts, how can you build community? Dan Kenney has some ideas.By Dan Kenney
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We all want good food and a beautiful home | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
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On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast -- we all want to eat good food and we all want to live in a beautiful home. So, when you teach Food and interior design like Katey -- it’s not that hard to make the lessons feel relevant.By Peter Medlin
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Perspective: The lessons in a 75-year-old tragedy
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In 1939, a group of refugees tried to dock in the U.S. Frankie DiCiaccio asks people to turn their eyes toward a new human disaster in the mking,By Frankie DiCiaccio
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Rap artist and educator Mr. Pope joins us for uplifting music and conversation on this week's show.By Spencer Tritt
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Reach! It! Out!: Chasing the dragon boat | Under Rocks podcast
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What do you get when you combine dragons, boats, a touch of “oh my!” and 22 dedicated athletes? The coolest sport you’ve never heard of! Dragon boating has roots in ancient China and branches all over the world…including a lake near you. The Under Rocks crew dons life vests and heads to Shabbona Lake for their latest adventure.…
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Perspective: Standing small in a land of giants
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Rosie Klepper notes that this country is not built to her scale.By Rosie Klepper
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Perspective: Leaving my heart in the wild every night
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Katie Andraski loves the feral ones.By Katie Andraski
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Perspective: Biden's judicial reform is a bad idea
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Bob Evans says President Biden's judicial reform proposals are bad for democracy.By Bob Evans
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Know thyself? Sell thyself! G.K. Wuori is searching for his brand.By G.K. Wuori
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Today we feature a collaborative poem between husband and wife, Susan Schubert Zeiser and Tom Zeiser.By Yvonne Boose
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Poetically Yours - A daughter remembering her dad
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Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week’s featured poet is Terry Loncaric.By Yvonne Boose
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Chris Fink's encounter with a bull snake takes a turn. And a twist. And another turn...By Chris Fink
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Sessions from Studio A - William Elliott Whitmore
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Music and conversation with William Elliott Whitmore recorded live at Rockford's Anderson Japanese Gardens.By Spencer Tritt
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Lonny Cain is planning a dinner party — with dead authors. Who would you invite?By Lonny Cain
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Perspective: Embrace the values, not the slurs
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Joseph Flynn takes a look at the big role DEI is suddenly playing in the presidential campaign.By Joseph Flynn
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Perspective: Have you ever been tempted to sell your soul?
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Paula Garrett notices an increase in soul-selling lately.By Paula Garrett
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The art of building chairs, guitars and a student's confidence | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
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On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, Tracey teaches agriculture, woodworking, welding, horticulture and sometimes she needs to learn yet another skill to help one of her students, like building guitars."He literally starts laughing. He goes, either you're the best teacher ever, or you have no idea what you're doing! I'm just chuckling. I have a kid w…
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Nia Springer-Norris has learned some valuable lessons from her grandmother, starting wtih cheese.By Nia Springer-Norris
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Sessions from Studio A - AJ Lee & Blue Summit
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California bluegrass virtuosos perform songs from their new album City of Glass live at Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford.By Spencer Tritt
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NIU student Zach Bertram discusses the cons — and cons — of group projects in college.
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Gerrymandering and third-party rules are teeing Scott Summers off this election season.By Scott Summers
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Lynnea Erickson shares her thoughts on perspectives.By Lynnea Erickson
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Andrew Nelson takes a look at "very fine people" historically.By Andrew Nelson
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The grandchick of Monty and Rose brings a song of hope to David Gunkel.By David Gunkel
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Sessions from Studio A - Micky Torpedo's Birdsongs Vol. 2
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Micky Torpedo is back with Birdsongs Vol. 2: Sounds of the Bell Bowl Prairie, and we'll hear a special performance recorded live at Severson Dells Nature Center.By Spencer Tritt
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